When Offender Makes an Application

Role of probation officer

When the offender informs the probation officer/senior community work supervisor he/she wishes to make an application to the court regarding the sentence, the probation officer/senior community work supervisor should:

• remain neutral with respect to the application
• advise the offender to seek legal advice
• advise the offender to make an application through the court registrar
• if required, make submissions regarding the application, and
• provide on-strength information for the hearing date.